Advanced Post-Op Garment Design for Pediatric Care
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for garments with post-operative drain compartments to prevent infection and facilitate patient recovery. However, the original design had limitations, such as fixed compartment sizes and inadequate drain management. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable compartment sizes, removable drain management modules, and moisture-wicking fabrics to improve patient comfort and reduce the risk of infection.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features that are not obvious from the original patent, including adjustable compartment sizes, removable drain management modules, and moisture-wicking fabrics. These enhancements provide a significant improvement over the original design, making the garments more efficient, comfortable, and safe for pediatric patients.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention may include garments with different types of adjustable compartment sizes, such as elastic or snap-fastened compartments. Additionally, the removable drain management module could be replaced with a built-in drain management system or a modular system with interchangeable components. The garments could also be designed for use with different types of post-operative drains or for patients with varying medical needs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced garments have significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in pediatric hospitals and clinics. The improved design and functionality of the garments could lead to increased adoption and market share, providing a competitive advantage for manufacturers and improving patient outcomes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A41 | A41D13/1245 |
| A | A41 | A41D13/1272 |
| A | A41 | A41D27/20 |
| A | A41 | A41D13/1281 |
| A | A61 | A61M2209/088 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical garment design, specifically pediatric post-operative care clothing with integrated drain management systems, requiring expertise in textile engineering, medical apparel design, and patient comfort technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A design engineer with 3-5 years experience in medical textile design, familiar with pediatric medical garment requirements, understanding of fabric properties, drainage management, and patient comfort considerations
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design improvements to the source patent's post-operative drain garment concept. The disclosed modifications address known challenges in medical garment design, such as patient comfort, drain management flexibility, and infection prevention. These variations represent logical extensions of existing medical garment design principles that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize pediatric post-operative care clothing.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Garments for pediatric patients with post-operative drain compartments |
| Assignee(s) | CREATE TO OVERCOME LLC |